By Stacy Hersher | Communications Director
Bipana came to Ama Ghar in 2023 at the age of 13. Eight years earlier, Bipana was burned in an open kitchen fire at the age of five. She lost her right arm from below the elbow as well as her right ear and she also has significant facial scarring. She spent a few years in and out of the Burn Center at Bir Hospital while being cared for by a Nepali family. During that time, as her body grew, her facial and body scar tissue became very tight, and the scarring around her mouth gave her limited movement.
After Bipana arrived at Ama Ghar, we started a regular schedule of treatment at Kirtipur Burn Hospital. She has regular laser treatments on her scars and also does at-home therapy to soften the tissue on her face. These treatments have been effective in increasing the mobility in her face, and her next surgery will be to relax the muscles around her mouth so she can have more range of motion there. Her limited mobility has prevented dental work, so there will be some treatments required there soon as well. She was also fitted with a stationary prosthesis on her arm and hand.
Overall, the prognosis is good and, and we are heartened by the incredible medical team supporting her and our global community that has made this care possible.
Bipana continues to inspire us. Her sweet disposition, vibrance and willingness to try everything is what we see and enjoy. She has become good friends with her Ama Ghar family and is an active participant at home and at school. She is a strong opponent in badminton and is perfecting her technique on our new Foosball table. Her voice is lovely, and she works with her Ama Ghar brother, Sabin, on new songs each week. She participates in talent shows and performs song and dance regularly. Her burn disabilities do not deter her in any way.
Ama Ghar is so happy to have Bipana in our family. Thanks to our generous supporters, we are able to provide Bipana with the medical care that she needs, and then watch her thrive!
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By Stacy Hersher | Communications Director
By Stacy Hersher | Communications Director
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